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    dannyh Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 4, 2007, 02:00 PM
    Old Fuses
    I have an old fuse box and have used the old 30amp cooker fuse to power my shower (30amp), however the shower I have purchased needs a 40amp fuse - can I change the 30 amp fuse wire and replace with 40 amp wire?

    Thanks Danny
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    Dec 4, 2007, 05:00 PM
    The next physical size fuse after 30 amps increases, so the 40 will not fit in the 30 amp fuse holder.

    All of today's appliances really require a good distribution system, and circuit breaker panels of sufficient size for the total load help with preventing outages and fires.

    If there is a way for the 40 amp to get connected to the fusebox, be sure to check the load on the mains that there is enough capacity.
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